NHTSA Recall 05V487000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V487000; Date: Oct. 17, 2005
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Utilimaster Aeromaster; 2005 Utilimaster Cabmaster; 2005 Utilimaster Frp Truck Body; 2005 Utilimaster Metromaster; 2005 Utilimaster S/p Truck Body; 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster; 2005 Utilimaster Trademaster Cab; 2005 Utilimaster Util-i-mate; 2005 Utilimaster Util-i-van
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 993
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims. " the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on November 15, 2005. Owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2005
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